Handmade Blog

What Is Tatreez? The History and Meaning of Palestinian Cross Stitch Embroidery

There are forms of art that exist simply to be beautiful. And then there are forms of art that carry an entire people's history, geography, identity, and resistance within their stitches. Palestini...

All About 7 Spice: How to Use It + Recipe, Our Final Sale Days & US Tour

Discover Palestinian 7 spice, what’s in this warming spice blend and how to use it in your cooking. Plus, try a favourite recipe and find out about the final days of our sitewide sale and US tour.

Last Stops Before We Head Home to Palestine + 15% Site-Wide Summer Sale

We're making our final stops before heading home to Palestine. Come meet us, hear the stories behind our handcrafted collection, and shop one-of-a-kind Palestinian artisan goods. Plus, don't miss o...

Where to Buy a Palestinian Keffiyeh Online in the US: Complete Guide

If you are looking to buy a Palestinian keffiyeh online, the most important thing to understand before you search is this: not all keffiyehs are the same, and where you buy matters enormously both ...

Our Site-Wide Summer Sale Is Here! 💚

Our Site-Wide Summer Sale is here! Save 15% with code SummerSale15, now through Sunday, August 9. Your purchase helps us place new orders with Palestinian artisans and supports their livelihoods. 

Reigning Terror in the West Bank

Every day, families across the occupied West Bank are living with fear, uncertainty and violence. Behind every handmade piece from Palestine is an artisan trying to keep their craft—and their livel...

UPDATED INFO | Our US Tour Ends Soon: Last California Events

Our US Tour Ends Soon! Our last stop is California. Check out the events below - we’d love to see you there!

Back in Stock: Your Handmade Favorites Have Returned

Our most-loved handmade favourites are back. Discover the Sunbula Tatreez Instruction Manual, embroidered Tatreez Keffiyehs, and Palestinian tote bags—crafted by artisans in Palestine and available...

Discover Our Tatreez Book Collection + FOLKGLORY: Stitches of Palestine

Discover FOLKGLORY: Stitches of Palestine, a beautifully researched book celebrating Palestinian Tatreez, traditional thobes, embroidery techniques and the stories behind every stitch.

The Meaning of Keffiyeh Patterns: Fishnet, Olive Leaves, and What They Represent

The Palestinian keffiyeh is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Most people who encounter it know it by sight: the bold black-and-white woven pattern, the distinctive border, the fring...